Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Due to an Internet glitch, I am only posting my Monday Musings on Tuesday! So apologies for the delay, but perhaps it is still Monday somewhere in the world?

Via Cote de Sud

Some new clients of mine are planning to renovate their fireplace which got me to thinking about the type of fireplaces that I love. And since we are in the grip of winter here in Cape Town, I thought it fitting to show you my collection of favourite fireplaces.

Via Belgian Pearls

Via Latte Lisa

Via Campagne Decoration

Via Beautiful Room of the House Blog

Via Pinterest

Via Greige

Via Decorpad

Via My Paradissi

Via Particular Poetry

Via House Beautiful

Via House Beautiful

Via Doesn't cost the earth

Via Cote de Sud

Via Cote de Texas

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Via I Heart Shabby Chic

Via Roses and Rust

Via Roses and Rust

So why don't you light the fire, pour yourself a glass of red, and sit and contemplate which of these you like best?

Sunday, June 17, 2012

I 'm not sure if I would decorate an entire room in black and white. I might find it a bit stark and possibly too sophisticated for my taste. But I do love a black and white floor. It is a look that combines beautifully with the more mellow tones of antique furniture. It can also work equally well in an entrance hall, a kitchen, a dining room, a bathroom or even in a conservatory or on a veranda as these examples illustrate.

Via amore-linguine-and-me.blogspot.com

Via Tumblr

Via amore-linguine-and-me.blogspot.com

Via Tumblr

Via Veranda

Via fricandfracblog.blogspot.com

Via classical addiction.com

Via Crush cul de Sac

Via Tumblr

Via blackandwhitehomedecor.com

Via homezinterior.com

Via Country Living

Via Decorare

Via Tumblr

Via House Beautiful

Via sprichie.com

Via Pinterest

Via Belgian Pearls

via seashellsandsunflowers.com

Via amithaverma.com

Wishing you all a lovely week ahead. My children start school holidays on Friday. Yay! No lunchboxes for 3 whole weeks.

About Me

I am married with four sons. We live in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa. Interior decorating and design has been my passion for as long as I can remember. I am also an incurable Francophile, enjoy good food and fine wine (actually any wine is fine with me) and generally living well.